Minnesota Wild
Complete coverage of the Minnesota Wild and the NHL featuring players Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Jared Spurgeon, Joel Eriksson Ek, Marcus Foligno, and Marc-Andre Fleury. Latest MN Wild scores, player stats, schedule, standings, game highlights and sports commentary from the Star Tribune.
Wild
Wild places Tyler Ennis on unconditional waivers to buy out contract
The Wild hasn't made any splashy additions to its roster yet this offseason, but the team did make a move Saturday to create more cap space to maneuver by placing winger Tyler Ennis on unconditional waivers to buy out his contract, sources said.
Wild
Former Wild GM Chuck Fletcher lands post with New Jersey Devils
Fletcher, after not having his contract renewed in Minnesota, will be senior advisor to Devils general manager Ray Shero and be based in Minnesota.
Wild
Wild re-signs Kyle Rau to two-year, two-way contract
Rau will receive $700,000 in the NHL and $275,000 in the American Hockey League.
Wild
Whitecaps to play home games at Wild's practice rink
The NWHL's newest team has a new home. The TRIA Rink in St. Paul can hold 1,200 fans.
Wild
Wild names former UMD, Jefferson star Tom Kurvers assistant GM
Kurvers spent the previous 10 seasons with the Lightning, serving as a senior advisor to the GM the past seven.
Wild
Free agent news: Dumba, Zucker get qualifying offers from Wild
Extending a qualifying offer allows the Wild to retain the player's negotiation rights as they enter the free-agent market.
Wild
Wild stockpiles draft picks but swings no roster-changing deal
The Wild left the NHL draft the same way it arrived in Dallas: with no changes to the roster.
Wild
Get to know the eight players the Wild selected in the NHL draft
Details on the Wild's draft picks, with comments by Brent Flahr, Wild senior vice president of hockey operations.
Wild
Third-rounder McBain tops Wild's haul of centermen in the draft
Of the Wild's eight selections, five were centers, with Jack McBain headlining the pack. McBain racked up 58 points, including 21 goals, in 48 games last season with Toronto in the Ontario Junior Hockey League.
Wild
Souhan: Post Wild, Wolves drafts, remember prospects are just that
The Wolves and Wild, both desperate for young talent, held picks later in the first round of their respective drafts, meaning they had no chance to acquire a sure-thing superstar. Maybe they got lucky.
Wild
Wild restocking pipeline, adds McBain during Day 2 of NHL draft
The Wild started Saturday with seven picks.
Wild
Wild takes 'smart' Swedish defenseman Johansson with 24th pick
Filip Johannson, an 18-year-old defensemen, was not considered a first rounder in many projections, but Wild GM Paul Fenton liked his hockey smarts.
Wild
Miller is first Minnesotan taken, 22nd overall by Rangers
K'Andre Miller, who is from Hopkins and skated for Minnetonka, played for the U.S. National Development Program's under-18 team last year. He has signed with the University of Wisconsin.
Wild
The Filip Johansson file
A closer look at the Wild's No. 1 pick.
Wild
Hopkins native Miller could be first-round pick in NHL draft
K'Andre Miller is being buzzed about as a potential first round pick at the NHL draft in Dallas — recognition merited by the work he's put in to learn defense in a short period of time.
Wild
Wild GM Fenton taking patient approach on making moves
It wouldn't make sense for the Wild to return the same lineup after cutting ties with Chuck Fletcher. A significant revision aimed at helping the team achieve staying power in the playoffs feels logical, but it will be gradual.
Wild
Wild schedule: Cup champion Capitals at Xcel on Nov. 13
The team will open in Colorado on Oct. 4 and have its home opener two days later.
Wild
Wild preparing for heftiest draft haul in several years
After lacking a first-rounder in 2017 amid its six picks and selecting only four players in 2016, the Wild is looking forward to having eight picks to work with in this weekend's NHL draft.
Wild
With awards handed out, NHL offseason pace about to pick up
The last game of 2017-18 was played two weeks ago, but it feels like the offseason is just now starting.
Wild
Projecting the Wild's first-round draft pick
The Wild's late-first round pick is extremely unpredictable.
Browse Sports Sections
Around the NHL
- Dallas Stars clinch top seed in Western Conference by getting to overtime against Blues
- Kucherov is 5th player in NHL to reach 100 assists as Lighting beat Matthews, Maple Leafs 6-4
- Holmstrom scores go-ahead goal in Isles' win over Penguins. Sorokin stops Crosby's late penalty shot
- Marc-Andre Fleury signs a $2.5M extension with the Wild to return for next season at age 40
- NHL has no appetite to expand playoffs beyond its 16-team tournament for the Stanley Cup
- Who will win the NHL's top awards this season? Here are AP's predictions
- Barry Trotz switched from NHL coach to GM. It has been a success with Predators back in the playoffs
- Kraken come into matchup with the Wild on losing streak
- Tyler Myers, Thatcher Demko help Canucks beat Flames 4-1 to clinch Pacific Division title
- Golden Knights defeat Blackhawks 3-1 to move up to 3rd in the Pacific Division
Connect with Star Tribune Sports
Most Read
- Who'll be back? Wild's goalie situation taking shape for next year.
- Wild sign goalie Fleury to contract extension for 2024-25 season
- Neal: Eulogy for a bad season. May the Wild's future come quickly.
- Family man with a Hall of Fame career, Marc-Andre Fleury's complete life
- Wild-Kraken game preview: Kirill Kaprizov has a shot at career high in goals
